| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.32 | 7.234% | $28.224 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.49 | 4.280% | $166.3162 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.81 | 13.538% | $185.9866 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 10.615% | $6.0175 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.77 | 12.822% | $200.5637 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.87 | 13.251% | $21.3705 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.67 | 8.205% | $192.2478 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.37 | $800.7263 | $800.73 | $800.65 | $800.70 | |